Rep. Lindee Brill

Maddy summaryAB 35 requires candidates for most Wisconsin offices (excluding district attorney) to formally withdraw their candidacy by specific deadlines before elections. To withdraw, candidates must file a sworn statement with the election commission and pay a fee ($1,000 for statewide/national offices, $250 for local offices). The law also penalizes false withdrawal statements as a Class G felony, with the commission required to verify the authenticity of all sworn statements. This law directly affects candidates who wish to withdraw from races but does not apply to district attorney candidates.

Maddy summaryAB 149 (Wisconsin Act 47) requires political parties in Wisconsin to formally nominate presidential electors when they lack a primary candidate for state legislative offices or state officers. Specifically, if a party has no nominee for the state Senate, Assembly, or state officer by October 1st before a presidential election, the party chair must nominate one elector per congressional district and two statewide electors. This replaces the previous requirement for a party convention in such cases and mandates written certification of nominees to the election commission. The bill directly affects Wisconsin political parties that fail to secure primary candidates for state offices in presidential election years.

Maddy summaryAJR 59 is a ceremonial resolution proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. It recognizes the state's long-standing dairy heritage, including its role as a national leader in dairy production since the 1800s, the $45.6 billion annual economic contribution of the industry, and the work of over 6,000 dairy farms. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations but formally honors Wisconsin's dairy farmers and industry as a key part of the state's identity. It directly affects Wisconsin residents by highlighting the industry's historical and economic significance during June. This resolution was passed by the legislature in June 2025.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 4 (AJR 4) is a commemorative resolution by the Wisconsin Legislature. It honors the life and public service of Justice David T. Prosser Jr., recognizing his over 40 years of service in all three branches of state government, including 18 years in the Wisconsin Legislature and 18 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The resolution also extends condolences to his family and friends.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 4 is a procedural bill where the Wisconsin Assembly officially proclaims its appreciation and respect for grocery and retail food employees. It encourages all citizens to join in honoring these workers for their contributions to communities and access to food.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic assembly resolution (not a law) that honors Wisconsin women athletes' achievements. It specifically recognizes the accomplishments of athletes like the Wisconsin women's ice hockey team, Olympic medalists (e.g., Bonnie Blair, Beth Heiden), and others through formal acknowledgment in the Wisconsin Assembly. The resolution has no legal effect, funding requirements, or policy changes - it solely serves to publicly commend these athletes' contributions. It directly affects no individuals or groups beyond the symbolic recognition.